1. Janelle Monáe's full name is Janelle Monáe Robinson.

2. She was born on December 1, 1985.

3. Janelle was born in Kansas City, Kansas.

4. Her debut album "The ArchAndroid" was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

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5. Her song "Tightrope" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

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6. She's a Covergirl!

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7. One of her close friends is "The Purple One" aka Prince!

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8. Monáe on her signature tux: "I bathe in it, I swim in it, and I could be buried in it. A tux is such a standard uniform, it’s so classy and it’s a lifestyle I enjoy. The tux keeps me balanced. I look at myself as a canvas. I don’t want to cloud myself with too many colors or I’ll go crazy. It’s an experiment I’m doing. I think I want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records."

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9. Outkast's Big Boi discovered the unique talent!

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10. She was signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records.

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11. She has an alter-ego named "Cindi Mayweather."

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12. Monáe studied drama at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC.